Category: What to Expect When You’re Chronically Ill

HealthyWomen.Org Article: Tips for Preparing for the Holidays When You’re Chronically Ill

HealthyWomen.org gave me the opportunity to share how I prepare for the Holidays while managing my chronic illnesses: rheumatoid arthritis, fibromyalgia, and chronic migraine.

To read my latest article, click on the link provided below.

http://www.healthywomen.org/content/blog-entry/tips-preparing-holidays-when-youre-chronically-ill

What to Expect When You’re Chronically Ill

This new section on my blog will be where I post about the delimnas I’ve faced these past 5 years as someone living with several chronic illnesses.

Here are just a few things I’ll be opening up about:

Financial Strain on the family
Relationships
Loss of Independence
Medications and the Dangerous Side Effects

The American Migraine Foundation is the official resource for millions of Americans living with migraine seeking reliable information about diagnosis, treatment and advancements in research. Launched in 2010 as a patient support and advocacy effort of the American Headache Society, AMF’s mission is to mobilize a community for people living with migraine and their support networks, and to drive impactful research into the third most common and sixth most disabling disease around the globe.

Adventures of a Spoonie Mom is Now a Proud Partner of the American Migraine Foundation!
We’ve joined the American Migraine Foundation to fight debilitating head pain together As part of our ongoing commitment to providing meaningful information, resources and support for those living with migraine, Adventures of a Spoonie Mom is thrilled to announce our new partnership with the American Migraine Foundation. The American Migraine Foundation is the official resource for […]
Walker Stalker Con and Heroes & Villains Fan Fest 2018: Chicago, Illinois
Recently, my teens and I attended our 1st Walker Stalker Con and Heroes & Villains Fan Fest in Chicago. In my latest article for Medium, I share my experience from that Saturday’s festivities. To read about which celebrities I had a chance to see up close and personal, click on the link provided below. https://medium.com/@JPSummers/walker-stalker-con-and-heroes-villains-fan-fest-chicago-2018-927d95cd7777
PAINWeekEND 2018: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Last weekend, I had the opportunity to attend my first PainWeek conference in Milwaukee. As an Ambassador for the U.S. Pain Foundation, I try my best to participate in several events throughout the year. When I happen to come across a post from PainWeek’s Instagram account about a conference taking place in Wisconsin, I […]